Jammin' for Jesus
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Newly elected officers for the 2009-2010 Lutheran Women's Missionary League at Redeemer Lutheran Church were installed at the June meeting. The Rev. Robert Kobler, church pastor, lead a Bible study called 'Courageous and Dangerous Christians.' A short business meeting was held, and hostesses for the evening were Debbie Curry and Claire Bunge. Officers, from left, are: Heather Segrest, president; Dianne Miller, vice president; Sherry Walters, treasurer; Lois Worsham, chairwoman of the nominating committee; Claire Bunge, prayer chain caller; Dorothy Runstetle, prayer chain caller; and Kobler, pastoral counselor. Officers not in attendance were Doris Hicks, secretary; Joyce Bretting, missions service chairwoman; and Deen Hoffman, nominating committee.
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Nacogdoches will host the first ever Christian Battle of the Bands at noon Saturday, July 4, downtown in Festival Plaza.
Event organizers are seeking entries to take part in the event, and there is already a lot of interest in the competition. Five bands are already confirmed in the line up. A panel of three judges, including Drew Wilson from local band, Considered Rubbish, will decide the winner of the competition, which is open to anyone interested in performing.
Top prize for the contest is the opportunity to open at Freedom Fest, the annual Fourth of July celebration in downtown Nacogdoches. Families can enjoy live music, tasty food and children's activities from 5 until 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4. The evening will culminate in a dazzling fireworks display sponsored by the Nacogdoches Jaycees and Brookshire Brothers beginning 30 minutes after dark. Admission is free.
Encore Music will donate six hours of recording studio time for the winning band an d four hours for the "Best Original Artist" award, and Sound Tech in Lufkin will donate an acoustic guitar to "The Best Guitarist." Prizes will also be awarded to "Best Vocalist" and "Best Crowd Pleaser."
"We are really excited to have the competition as an addition to this year's Freedom Fest," said Ashleigh Endicott, meeting and events coordinator for the Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau. "This will be a great event to come out early, bring the entire family and enjoy, so you can spend the entire day in downtown Nacogdoches."
For entry forms and complete rules, call 569-3449. Entry fee for the competition is $25 and allows the bands to perform three songs.
For information about the Christian Battle of the Bands, call 569-3449, or 564-7351.
Church notes
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert will be guest speaker at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 28, at First Baptist Church, Nacogdoches. There will be only one service; no Sunday school and no evening service.
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Annual homecoming and revival services have been scheduled at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 1421 Greer St.
Homecoming service begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, with the Rev. James A. Ervin, pastor of Iron Wheel Baptist Church, as speaker.
Revival services will be at 7:30 nightly, Monday through Friday, June 29 through July 3. Evangelist will be the Rev. William R. Ricks, pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church, Lufkin.
Host pastor is the Rev. Wesley Benton.
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Celebration — a Women's Ministry chapter meeting will be held from 9:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, June 27, at Perritte Memorial United Methodist Church, 1025 Durst St.
Holly Garrett will speak on "Getting Through the Impossible — God's Promise of Hope, Grace, Peace and Restoration."
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A Mission Day program will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Grayland Missionary Baptist Church, 7713 W. State Hwy. 21.
Speaker will be the Rev. Tracy Clater of New Hope Baptist Church, Alto.
Host pastor is the Rev. Mike Davis.
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Nacogdoches Citywide Youth Revival will be held at 7 nightly Wednesday through Friday at Iron Wheel Baptist Church, 820 First St.
Music will be conducted by Roy Benton, minister of music for Live Oak Baptist Church.
Wednesday's speaker will be the Rev. Robert Lane of Sandridge Baptist Church; Thursday, Minister Garry Roberts of Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Austin; and Friday, the Rev. Travis "Tony" Morris of Empowerment Temple, Austin.
For information, call 569-0276 or 564-9994.
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Vacation Bible school will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday at Sweet Union Missionary Baptist Church, Garrison. Theme will be "Heroes of the Faith."
The annual Helping Hand program will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, with William Jernigan Sr., pastor of World Out Reach Ministries Church of Christ, as speaker.
Refreshments will be served.
Host pastor is the Rev. Billy Gardner.
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Psalm 98, the choir at Abundant Life United Methodist Church, Lufkin, will celebrate its anniversary Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28.
Saturday service will feature Open Mic Night, allowing local Christian talent to participate. General admission is $3. Participant entry fee is $5 for singles; $7 for groups. Refreshments will be served.
Pastor Keith Warner of Live Oak Baptist Church the speaker for Saturday service.
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Vacation Bible School at Fredonia Hill Baptist Church, 1711 South St., will be held Monday through Friday. Children 4 years old (by June 22) through fifth grade are invited to hop on board the Boomerang Express and explore the Bible and the great Down Under. VBS begins daily at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. For those children registered to stay for lunch, pickup is at 12:30. To register, go to: www.fredoniahill.com/vbs. Call 564-8386 for information.
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The annual Brotherhood Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Sunday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Speaker will the Rev. A.D. Mills, past or of Little Zion Baptist Church.
Host pastor is the Rev. C.V. Yarbrough.
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Youth revival is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at Grace Baptist Church.
Speaker will be the Rev. Brian Derr.
Music will be provided by groups including Dwayne Williams, Nacogdoches Total Praise, Iron Wheel Baptist Church and others.
Food and games will follow each service.
For information, call 560-5718.
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Family and Friends Day is planned Sunday, July 12, at Sunset Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 1609 Rayburn Drive. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Marcus Forney, associate minister of East Gate Baptist Church, Dallas.
Nightly revival services begin at 7 Monday, July 13, through Wednesday, July 15, with the Rev. Mack Page of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Lufkin, as the speaker.
Host pastor is the Rev. L.T. Morris.
For information, all 715-9266.
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Vacation Bible school will be held at 6 nightly Wednesday, July 8, through Friday, July 10, at Lone Star Baptist Church, 2509 Elizabeth St.
Annual Mission Day service is planned for 3 p.m. Sunday, July 12. Guests will be the Rev. David Avant and members of St. Mathew Missionary Baptist Church.
Church pastor is the Rev. Scotty D. Bland.
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Iron Wheel Missionary Baptist Church, 820 1st St., will present "Getting Ready for a Gospel Ride: Wanted ... a few Good Men" at 6 p.m. today with the Rev. William Ricks of First Missionary Baptist Church as keynote speaker. A dinner will be presented by the Angels of Joy.
Speakers will include "A Man of Integrity: Who Am I When No One Is Looking" by Noel Cotton; "A Praying Man: Taking a Stand on Your Knees" by Hollis James; "A Repentant Man: So I Messed Up ... What Happens Now? by Rick Land; and "A Man of Faith: God Said It; I Believe It; That Settles it" by Kevin King.
Attire will be casual.
Church pastor is the Rev. James A. Ervin.
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Gravel Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, FM 225, will host a vacation Bible school from 7 until 9 p.m. Monday, through Friday for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Revival is scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17, with Evangelist Michael Manis.
For information, call 56408766 or 564-5972.
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Vacation Bible school will be held from 8:30 a.m. until noon Monday through Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church, 3732 N.E. Stallings Drive.
Theme this year is Studio Go! Game Show — where kids experience real teamwork, real service and real fun!
A picnic and play night are scheduled from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the North Forest Putt-Putt golf course with inflatable slides for the kids.
For information, call 554-9095 or e-mail: livingstones25@ymail.com
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The church choir anniversary will be observed in service to begin at 7 p.m. today at Sandridge Baptist Church.
Choirs, soloists, praise dance teams and group are asked to prepare two selections.
Choir president is Dale Fowler. For information, call 564-1017.
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The Kingsmen from North Carolina and the Lifeway Trio will be presented in concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Texas Gospel Music Hall, 6513 Hwy. 19, South in Athens.
Doors open at 5 p.m. For information, call 903-677-2492 or 903-477-8084.
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Vacation Bible school planned? Upcoming revival? Special speaker? New outreach or ministry? Churches and religious organizations are invited to submit items for publication in The Daily Sentinel. Deadline is Thursday for Saturday publication. Mail information to Karen Standridge, P.O. Box 630068, Nacogdoches, Texas 75963; bring it by our office at 4920 Colonial Drive; fax: 560-4267; or e-mail: kstandridge@dailysentinel.com.
